White winds compact disk by andreas vollenweider book dancing with the lion compact disk by andreas vollenweider. Classical guitar andreas vollenweider conductor, orchestrated by. Vollenweider, andreas book of roses music skip to main content. I was actually going to make room for my passion for storytelling and i was already in the midst of an intense writing process, when suddenly i felt an unbridled desire to play music rising. Quiet, contemplative music, subtle, touching and yet powerful. The classical vollenweidersound with the voices of two great american singersongwriters, carly simon and eliza gilkyson. Inspired by the thematic spectrum of the novel, the first release is the album quiet places calm, contemplative music, subtle, moving and yet powerful and dynamic, with. Andreas vollenweider born 4 october 1953 is a swiss harpist, who uses a modified, electroacoustic harp of his own design. Andreas vollenweider book of roses cd music online. Avs music touches not only the most rambunctious child, but fills the souls of the sick, and infirm with a flood of hope and peace. A damper which he designed himself allows him to strum and pluck with more crispness and percussive attack. Book of roses is the eighth studio album by swiss harpist and newage artist andreas vollenweider, released in 1991.
His music has been categorized as world music, jazz, new age and even classical. Kenyelmes es biztonsagos online vasarlas a media markt webaruhazban. Andreas vollenweider born 4 october 1953 is a swiss harpist. You can find more matching covers for your search at findcdcovers find andreas vollenweider on.
Cd, promo columbia, sony music entertainment germany gmbh. Andreas vollenweider belladonna tangoterje aka todd terje edit 2006 by joe69yabuki. Book of roses audio cd andreas vollenweider for sale online. And besides powerful poetry there are wonderful musicians creating mysterious soundscapes and contributing with great solos. His father hans vollenweider is one of europes leading organists. Book of roses is a music studio album recording by andreas vollenweider crossover progprogressive rock released in 1991 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. Andreas grew up in a creatively diverse and inspiring environment. Book of roses vinyl, lp, album album cover all versions. Close your eyes to the first track and see if you dont feel the same. The swiss harpist, however, quickly transcended the need for alternative record sales when. Book of roses by andreas vollenweider recording 43 editions published. After almost 40 years of musical creation, swiss harpist andreas vollenweider dares to embark on a new, great adventure his first new studio album, inspired by the theme of his first selfwritten novel. October 4, 1953 is a multiinstrumentalist from switzerland who specialises in the harp. A selection of live concerts from all over the world, from the early 80s until 2007.
It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 8 working days my affinity to. More than 1150000 cds, dvds, vinyls, games, technics, equipment and. A selftaught multiinstrumentalist, he searched for his instrument. Andreas vollenweider was born on october 4th, 1953 in zurich. Andreas vollenweider was one of the few musicians to gain superstar status as a new age artist back when the term was first used as a marketing category in the mid80s. Separated into four chapters where each song is an episode, the album chronicles the journey of a young girl from dances in grand ballrooms, through mysterious woods full. Vollenweiders style has been described by the new york times as swirling atmospheric music, which evokes nature, magic and fairy tales. After almost forty years of successful musical work, andreas vollenweider is venturing on a great new adventure his first novel. Andreas vollenweiders book of roses marries concept to contemporary instrumentalism, and blends the music of numerous cultures into the composers already worldly sound. Book of roses quickly became my favourite av album, probably at the first listen, it coincided with my own musical curiosity really ballooning outwards to explore musics from around the world, so hearing a wealth of magical instruments and strange and wonderful fusions of genres was perfect. Reactions from the outside world had made us more confident and more courageous, but also a bit looser. Audio cd, andreas vollenweider, track listings disc. Real name andreas vollenweider profile swiss musician, born october 4, 1953 in zurich, switzerland. Eolian minstrel by andreas vollenweider 724382789727.
Andreas on afghan sheppards flute and his father hans vollenweider, organ 2. He has collaborated with bobby mcferrin, carly simon, luciano pavarotti and in 1987 received a grammy award for the album down to the moon. His music, very dynamic and colorful, has been categorized as world music, jazz, new age or even classical. Behind the gardens behind the wall under the tree andreas vollenweider. Book of roses is yet another brilliant vollenweider album, yet its notably different from the rest of his works to date. Here you can read more about which cookies we place, and why and which possible 3rdparty cookies can be added.
On book of roses i tried to connect the earthy elements of ethnic music with. Classical guitar andreas vollenweiderconductor, orchestrated by andres johoflute fujara. My affinity to mysticism and mythology has always provided important impulses for my musical work. Book of roses af andreas vollenweider cd compact disc. This album sounds more like a book being read, as you can hear all the things that are. Separated into four chapters where each song is an episode, the album chronicles the journey of a young girl from dances in grand ballrooms, through mysterious woods full of magical jugglers, to an eventual meeting with. There is a wide range of styles and a tremendous range of different instruments and sound effects used here. Book of roses by andreas vollenweider on amazon music.
Andreas vollenweider book of roses 1991, vinyl discogs. Early albums such as caverna magica combine spacey, effectladen noises with light funk rhythms and vollenweiders jazzy playing. Little snap, blues with ray cosmopoly, annex jazz, feat. The swiss harpist, however, quickly transcended the need for alternative recor. Andreas vollenweider book of roses cd a media markt kategoriaban. Book of roses andreas vollenweider cdalbum 1991 cd. The making of white winds was like a creative harvest time. Andreas vollenweider mix of favorites by me by nicbeat. Purchase this, or any other av cd not only for your own enjoyment, but also to share with others. Andreas vollenweider biography, albums, streaming links. Its amazing how many fans from different backgrounds swiss harpist andreas vollenweider has attracted a fact probably due to his entrancing combination of jazz, classical, world and new age playing.
Andreas vollenweider book of roses sixteen episodes. Check out book of roses by andreas vollenweider on amazon music. Composing was always a key element of his musical development. Eolian minstrel discography music home vollenweider. Andreas vollenweiders songs stream online music songs. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. On book of roses i tried to connect the earthly elements of world music with symphonic mysticism. He is generally categorised as a newage musician and uses a modified electroacoustic harp of his own design.
So i ended up writing during the day and at night i went to my studio, to loose myself completely by playing for hours, very much the same way as during the very beginning, no strategy, no. Andreas vollenweider discographie alle cds, alle songs. Andreas plays a harp, but one that has been modified to produce an extraordinary range of sounds. News, albums, music, blog, forum, guestbook, special information to andreas vollenweider. Book of roses sixteen episodes four chapters label. Vollenweiders style has been described by the new york times as swirling. Contributors andreas vollenweider format cd release date 20160501 south africa r 82. Andreas vollenweider vinyl records and cds for sale. Eolian minstrel is andreas vollenweiders first vocal album. His music could be described as very dynamic and colorful.